Restless Legs Syndrome (Noun)
Meaning
Feeling of uneasiness and restlessness in the legs after going to bed (sometimes causing insomnia); may be relieved temporarily by walking or moving the legs.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- After lying down, she started to experience an intense case of restless legs syndrome that prevented her from falling asleep.
- The doctor diagnosed him with restless legs syndrome, a condition that caused him to feel an overwhelming urge to move his legs, especially at night.
- Restless legs syndrome often ruined his sleep, forcing him to get out of bed multiple times to shake off the uneasy sensation in his legs.
- As she tried to relax in bed, the restless legs syndrome began to set in, making her feel like she had to run or walk to ease the discomfort.
- A warm bath before bedtime seemed to help alleviate her restless legs syndrome, allowing her to sleep more soundly through the night.